Spanish Word of the Day
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August 4, 2017
acortar
to shorten
EXAMPLES
Si quieres acortar tu viaje al trabajo, no uses el metro durante la hora pico. — If you want to shorten your commute, don't use the metro during rush hour.
August 3, 2017
el equipaje de mano
carry-on luggage
EXAMPLES
¿Va a documentar alguna maleta, señor? - No, solo tengo equipaje de mano. — Are you checking a suitcase, sir? - No, I only have carry-on luggage.
August 2, 2017
merecido
well-deserved
EXAMPLES
¡Disfruta de tus merecidas vacaciones! — Enjoy your well-deserved vacation!
August 1, 2017
planear
to plan
EXAMPLES
Estamos planeando una fiesta de sorpresa para su cumpleaños. — We're planning a surprise party for her birthday.
July 31, 2017
sofrito
sautéed
EXAMPLES
Añade ajo picado a las cebollas sofritas. — Add minced garlic to the sautéed onions.
July 30, 2017
percibir
to perceive
EXAMPLES
"Los paladares exigentes percibirán un sabor sutil a moras con este flan", dijo el chef. — "Distinguishing palates will perceive a subtle berry flavor in this flan," said the chef.
July 29, 2017
el azafrán
saffron
EXAMPLES
Si vamos a preparar paella, hay que comprar azafrán. — If we're going to make paella, we need to buy saffron.
July 28, 2017
jugoso
juicy
EXAMPLES
Estas naranjas son dulces y jugosas. — These oranges are sweet and juicy.
July 27, 2017
la bocanada
mouthful
EXAMPLES
El buzo salió a la superficie y tomó una bocanada de aire. — The diver surfaced and took a mouthful of air.
July 26, 2017
batir
to beat
EXAMPLES
Estoy batiendo los huevos para hacer un omelet. — I'm beating the eggs to make an omelet.
